'I want to watch Stoke and not be bored' - Shawcross

Ryan Shawcross (left) said he would take charge for the next game against Burney if the club wanted him to

Stoke caretaker manager Ryan Shawcross said his first win in temporary charge is "the sort of thing you dream of" and does not want the side to be dull to watch.

The former Potters centre-back was put in interim control following the sacking of Narcis Pelach two days ago.

And he saw an immediate reaction from the players as they clinched a dramatic win against the Black Cats.

"It was a really strong performance and at times I thought we looked a really good team," Shawcross told BBC Radio Stoke.

"The game plan was a risky one as I wanted the lads to go for it and get after Sunderland. I knew at times they would cut through us if we did at times but, second half, I felt we had a right good 20 minutes where we probably didn't get enough finishes or end product.

"Then to win it in the last minute and the feeling in the stadium was amazing and the sort of thing you dream of.

"It was a slight change in formation, a slight change in attitude and in how we wanted to play.

"I just want to watch Stoke and not be bored or see teams sitting back. I want to go for it.

"With a few slight changes I think there is a group in there who can move forward and be successful. The season has not been great but we spoke about a moment in the season where you have an upturn and hopefully that was it.

Shawcross was also asked whether he wants the job full-time and said he would " concentrate on Burnley [the next game] if they need me to take it".

He added he would "love to know what is going to happen" but said "you never know in football".